The Governance of Business Growth.
Robust commercial contracts, corporate governance, and entity structuring for scalable businesses. We build the legal foundations for your success.
Your Outsourced General Counsel
Beyond transactions, businesses require robust legal frameworks to operate daily. Our Corporate & Commercial practice acts as an outsourced General Counsel for many of our clients, providing the strategic legal guidance typically only available to large corporations with in-house teams.
We ensure that your contracts are watertight, your governance is sound, and your regulatory obligations are met. For international businesses operating in Australia, we provide critical guidance on local compliance, director duties, and commercial dispute prevention.
Our approach is proactive — we identify potential legal issues before they become costly problems, and we structure your commercial arrangements to maximise flexibility while minimising risk.
Who We Help
Key Services
Comprehensive corporate and commercial support designed to protect your business and enable growth.
Commercial Contracts
Drafting and reviewing supply agreements, distribution agreements, service level agreements (SLAs), and technology licensing contracts with robust protection clauses.
Entity Formation & Structuring
Establishing companies, trusts, and partnerships with optimal tax and liability structures — particularly for cross-border entities entering the Australian market.
Shareholders Agreements
Defining rights, responsibilities, exit strategies, and dispute resolution mechanisms for business partners with attention to minority protections.
Corporate Governance
Advising directors on fiduciary duties, board procedures, ASIC compliance, annual reporting obligations, and continuous disclosure requirements.
Intellectual Property
Trademark registration, IP licensing agreements, technology transfer contracts, and confidential information protection across jurisdictions.
Franchising & Licensing
Acting for franchisors and master franchisees in setup, compliance code matters, territory agreements, and cross-border expansion frameworks.
Why Businesses Choose Us
Outsourced General Counsel
Many clients rely on us as their outsourced legal department — providing ongoing strategic guidance without the overhead of a full-time in-house team.
Cross-Border Entity Expertise
We specialise in establishing and maintaining corporate structures for foreign entities operating in Australia, with deep knowledge of FIRB and ASIC requirements.
Industry Versatility
From technology startups to hospitality chains, our commercial team adapts to the specific regulatory and commercial environment of your industry.
Our Engagement Model
Flexible, transparent engagement options designed for modern businesses.
Retainer Model
Monthly retainer with agreed scope — ideal for businesses needing regular legal support. Fixed costs, predictable budgets, priority access.
Project-Based
Scoped engagements for specific matters — entity setup, contract review, regulatory compliance. Clear deliverables and fixed or capped fees.
Advisory On-Demand
Ad-hoc legal advice when you need it. Hourly billing with transparent time tracking and regular reporting. No commitment required.
Need Commercial Legal Support?
Whether you need ongoing general counsel support or help with a specific commercial matter, our team delivers practical, results-driven legal advice.
Free initial consultation. No obligation. Confidential.